WTES 2019 Annual Report

CHARACTER INTEGRITY ACCOUNTABILITY

WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

ANNUAL REPORT 2019

WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

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OUR MISSION

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OUR VISION

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OUR VALUES

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OUR MOTTO

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

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ADMINISTRATION & LINE ROSTER

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THROUGH THE YEARS

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STATISTICS

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PHOTOS

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WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

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CHIEF’S MESSAGE ANNUAL REPORT 2019

It is my pleasure to present the Westampton Township Emergency Services Annual Report for 2019. The following pages give an overview of your fire department’s activities and accomplishments over the past 12 months. I hope this document allows some insight into the daily operations of the department and our firefighters.

Our firefighter/EMT’s, made up of full-time, per-diem, and volunteer employees, responded to 3,796 calls for service, as compared to 3,802 calls in 2018. The majority of our calls for service are emergency medical services (EMS) related (approx. 67%), and the remainder are fire and motor vehicle accident related calls (33%). The calls we receive for service are extremely important to our personnel and to the entire community of Westampton Township. Each call for help represents someone from our community experiencing an unexpected, and most times unfortunate, incident requiring them to call the fire department for help. Our firefighter/EMT’s truly understand the pain and loss that is often associated with an incident that requires our services. With that, our personnel strive to provide the utmost compassion, empathy and support necessary to all those with emergency situations each and every day.

In 2019, our Department reviewed our five-year plan that was created in 2017. Through the support of our elected officials and township administration we were able to accomplish most of the goals that had been set. One of these goals was the purchase of a new Rescue-Engine to ensure that we are able to respond to your emergencies when you call for us. We expect the new rescue-engine to arrive sometime in the summer. Other goals set for 2019 met included door-to-door smoke detector checks in Rancocas Village, completion of ice water rescue training, and the completion of pre-fire plans at most of our educational, medical, and commercial buildings in town.

In 2020, we continue to serve you through incident response, community education, fire inspections and fire prevention. I would like to thank the community for the sustained support given to the department and our firefighters. I am grateful to be a part of such a dedicated group of individuals who work each day to protect the lives and property within Westampton Township, its’ citizens and visitors. Each day I see their commitment to provide a valuable service to our area and achieve our mission. It is truly an honor to be a part of this organization and this community.

If at any time you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me at (609) 267-2041 ext 201 or at cfarnsworth@wtes.us.

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OUR MISSION THE MISSION OF THE WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES IS TO PROTECT LIFE AND PROPERTY BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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OUR VISION THE WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL RAISE THE STANDARD IN COMMUNITY SERVICES BY HONORING TRADITION, PROFESSIONALISM AND CUSTOMER SERVICE; WE WILL ALSO CREATE LEADERS THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION AND STRONG ETHICAL VALUES. 5

OUR VALUES CHARACTER “DO SOMETHING EVERY DAY THAT YOU DON’T WANT TO DO; THIS IS THE GOLDEN RULE FOR ACQUIRING THE HABIT OF DOING YOUR DUTY WITHOUT PAIN.” - MARK TWAIN

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OUR VALUES INTEGRITY “INTEGRITY IS DOING THE RIGHT THING EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING.” - C.S. LEWIS

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OUR VALUES ACCOUNTABILITY “ACCOUNTABILITY BREEDS RESPONSE-ABILITY.” - STEVEN COVEY

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OUR MOTTO “DO THE RIGHT THING.” 9

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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As a new decade begins, it’s exciting to continue serving in the growing Township of Westampton. It is an honor to keep the volunteer tradition alive, getting to work with such dedicated Fire and EMS personnel.

The volunteer body is made up of members from various walks of life. These members are active, retired and contributing within the department. The department Chief encourages all members to keep an active role within the department, which is unheard of in many places.

As President, I am proud of the department and its history. At the same time, excited about being a part of crossing into the new decade!

We will continue to deliver excellent service and live by our motto, “Do the right thing!”

ADMINISTRATION & FULL TIME STAFF WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

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DEPARTMENT

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Line Officers

Years of Service

Chief Craig Farnsworth

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Lieutenants Bryan Iannacone Mike Westdyk Chad Bozoski

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Fire Marshal Vince Knott

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Full Time Staff David Shaw Cecil Collins Matt Roman Mike Wolfschmidt Mike Fadden Greg Barna Ben Guerrini Julian Vallery Tiffany Hunt Dave Washick Ryan Engle

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ROSTER WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

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LINE ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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Per Diem Justin Nusspickel Karlie Cunningham Steve Pratt Kevin Pierce Tim Moshier Sean Quigg William Kayser Michael Essig Lewis Moore Alexandria Fitzpatrick Matt Revy Rachel Budassi Joe Parento Michael Lichty Shane McCausland Dalton Treece Dan Bard Dan Favoloro Scott Royle Ryan Frank Drew Martucci Dan Paolillo Jared Robinson Tiana Ramirez

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ROSTER WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

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LINE ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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Volunteers Will Wells Anna Hustus Lois Beverage Lou Hustus Miguel Maldonado Missy Whitley Lyndsey Hustus Micky Marian Keith Fischer Roger Roslowski Jeff DeAngelis Linda Pintye Bill Baduski Mike Eichberg Adam Kooker Herbie Sprowl Colin Leaper James Cuccuini Kyle Scott Natalia Pennise Alex Kressley

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WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

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THROUGH THE YEARS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

The Westampton Township Fire Department and Emergency Unit was founded on August 29, 1978.

The first meeting was held on October 5, 1978. By years end the department had over 100 members.

By 1980 the department was responding to both Fire and EMS incidents. Initially the apparatus was housed at a local gas station on Route 541. The members new they had to move forward and prepare for the future.

Purchasing the land where the firehouse currently sits for a $1.00 from the township. By the end of 1981, the fire trucks and ambulances were moved into the building.

The departments first few apparatus were purchased used. Through the 1980’s and 1990’s the township

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In 1999, the township had to hire its first two career personnel. To help with responses during the day time hours. in 2000, the township continued to rapidly grow and so did the call volume. Which made it diďŹƒcult for the volunteer department respond to the higher demand. The township had to hire additional personnel during the daytime to work with the volunteers to be able to handle the increased call volume.

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THROUGH THE YEARS

continued to grow. This allowed them to be able to purchase their first two new apparatus. With this growth came an increase in call volume.

In 2003, the township needed to change the personnel to a 24 hour shift to cover both day and night

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hours. Once again, working together with the volunteers to handle the incidents.

At this time an addition was placed on the back of the station to add a gym, additional bathrooms, and two bunk rooms.

As we stand today in 2020, the department has a career Chief, 3 Lieutenants, 1 Fire Marshal, 11 Firefighter/EMTs, 22 per diem FF/EMTs and 15 volunteers that work together for the good of Westampton, along with all that are in need of assistance when called upon.

This year we look forward to the arrival of a new Fire Engine. Which will be delivered in coming months!

STATISTICS WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY SERVICES

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019




STATION STATISTICS 2019 Total Incidents 3,744

Fire Incidents 940

EMS Incidents 2,804 Missing/Errors 162

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FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE Life Hazard Inspections

141

Non Life Hazard Inspections

124

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019

Permits Issued

60

Type 1(47) Type 2 (5) Type 3 (6) Type 4 (2)

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1 & 2 Family Dwelling Fire Extinguisher,

Smoke & CO Detector Inspections 219

Fire Investigations

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TRAINING OFFICER'S REPORT Department Training Hours

6,232

Department training consists of:

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CPR/AED

EMS

Fire

Vehicle Extrication

Hazardous Materials

Water Rescue

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019 TRAINING PHOTOS

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ANNUAL REPORT 2019 INCIDENT PHOTOS